What are the Effects and Uses of Amoxicillin?

Everyone should have a certain understanding of Amoxicillin, which is a common antibiotic drug belonging to the semi-synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotics. Amoxicillin has a strong ability to penetrate cell membranes and has good therapeutic effects on upper respiratory infections and lower respiratory infections. It can also be used in acute cystitis, bacterial nephritis, urethritis, etc. Let's take a look at the role and uses of Amoxicillin.

Amoxicillin belongs to the semi-synthetic penicillin broad-spectrum antibiotics. Its main effect is anti-inflammatory, with strong antibacterial action and strong ability to penetrate cell membranes. It can be used to treat common infectious diseases such as Staphylococcus aureus infection and Streptococcus pneumoniae infection. It can treat upper respiratory infections such as otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis, and pharyngitis; it can also treat lower respiratory infections such as pneumonia and tracheitis; it can also be used to treat urinary system inflammation such as bacterial nephritis, acute cystitis, acute urethritis, including gonorrhea; it can also be used for skin and soft tissue injuries, infections, and inflammation.

Amoxicillin has certain side effects, and during medication, gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea and vomiting may occur. Skin rashes, itching, and other allergic reactions may also occur. Once these symptoms appear, it is best to stop the medication promptly. It should also be noted that Amoxicillin belongs to the penicillin class of drugs, and people who are allergic to penicillin drugs should strictly avoid using it.

1. When adults take Amoxicillin, they should take one tablet each time, and the daily dose should not exceed 4g. Children should take it under the supervision of a doctor, preferably at a dose of 40mg/kg or less per day. However, patients with renal failure should be cautious when receiving intramuscular injection or intravenous drip after dilution, as hemodialysis may affect the blood drug concentration.

2. If allergic reactions such as skin rashes, asthma, diarrhea, and vomiting occur after taking Amoxicillin, and if symptoms such as decreased white blood cells, decreased platelets, anemia, or the discovery of maculopapular rash or dermatitis are detected during physical examination, immediately stop taking the medication and seek medical attention.

3. Patients with abnormal liver function should not take Amoxicillin, and pregnant women, lactating women, and children under 3 months of age should use it with caution. People with a history of allergic diseases such as asthma, eczema, and urticaria should not use it; and a penicillin skin test should be performed before taking the medication.